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KY59 NEJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,308 mi
Last recorded106,308 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 NEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 106,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S + N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Washer Jet Weak

Nearside Rear Seatbelt Buckle Sticking

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective Tape on Lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2026 106,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S + N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Washer Jet Weak

Nearside Rear Seatbelt Buckle Sticking

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective Tape on Lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 103,334 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 103,099 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 99,710 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 99,710 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 95,990 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 92,300 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 87,032 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 87,032 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 83,061 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 77,821 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 73,630 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 73,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 68,318 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 61,857 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 55,090 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 47,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 47,528 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front and nearside rear tyres have slight wall damage

Pass 31 Oct 2013 40,601 miles

nearside rear seatbelt clasp faulty

Pass 15 Oct 2012 31,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KY59 NEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY59 NEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KY59 NEJ registered?

KY59 NEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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